Interchangeable Platform With Tilting Mechanism For Load Handling
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing solutions for transporting and managing goods face challenges such as high loading and unloading difficulties due to elevated load carriers, limited size adjustments, and increased risk of damage, particularly with utility trailers that lack flexible load management capabilities.
Innovation Solution
A modular and universal interchangeable platform system that can be extended in size and equipped with adjustable accessories, allowing for flexible loading and unloading configurations, including the ability to be used as a storage shelf, and featuring a transport device with a pivoting arm and winch system for efficient movement and positioning.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Stability of the object's composition
If the load carrier is positioned vertically above the wheel axle to maintain stability, then the towing stability is improved, but the loading and unloading difficulty increases due to elevated position
Solution Approach 1:
The load carrier is made tiltable relative to the transport device, allowing it to transition between a horizontal transport position and a tilted loading/unloading position. This dynamic adjustment enables the load carrier to be positioned low for easy loading while maintaining stability during towing through active control
2Device complexity
If the load carrier size is fixed to simplify structure, then the device complexity is reduced, but the adaptability to different load sizes decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The load carrier is divided into multiple separable platform units that can be independently adjusted or removed. This segmentation allows the load carrier size to be adapted to different load requirements while maintaining a relatively simple overall structure through modular design
3Productivity
If the load carrier is extended beyond wheel axles to increase cargo capacity, then the load carrying capacity is improved, but the towing balance deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The load carrier can be tilted to adjust its position dynamically. During transport, it is positioned to optimize balance, while during loading/unloading operations, it can be extended or tilted to maximize cargo capacity. This dynamic positioning resolves the conflict between extended reach and towing balance
4Adaptability or versatility
If a winch is added to enable heavy equipment loading, then the load management capability is improved, but the device complexity and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The load carrier's tilting mechanism provides dynamic load management capability by using gravity and mechanical advantage to move heavy equipment onto and off the carrier. This mechanical solution achieves versatile load handling without adding complex electronic control systems or multiple auxiliary devices
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The system simplifies the loading, unloading, and storage of goods by providing a flexible and adjustable platform that reduces damage risks and enhances usability, enabling efficient transport of various equipment types, including boats and machinery, while allowing for compact storage and easy movement.
Implementation Method 1
a winch system for efficient movement and positioning
Implementation Method 2
a pivoting arm and winch system for efficient movement and positioning
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AI summary
An interchangeable platform (200) that encompasses side beams (212, 213) at the sides and at least one support structure (230), with what the side beams (212, 213) are fastened to each other. Side beams are into sideways direction, perpendicular to the longitudinal direction, at least partially open and closed from up and down and they have an upside-down G-profile. An interchangeable platform encompasses at least one longitudinal guide (218). Thus the interchangeable platform (200) can be guided by the guide (218) to the transport device (500), can be locked by side beams (212, 213) to the transport device (500) and load fastening equipment can be fastened to side beams (212, 213). Additionally a transport device (500) that encompasses side guides (173, 174).